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Assistant Professor Position in Korean Studies at Kyushu University Kyushu University in Japan
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Korean Studies
Funding
Annual income is stated as 3 million to 5 million yen. The position is a fixed-term contract from April 1, 2027 to March 31, 2029, with possible one-year renewal up to March 31, 2030 depending on performance, project progress, and budget. Commuting allowance is reimbursed up to 55,000 yen per month; bonus and retirement allowance are not provided.
Deadline
Oct 26, 2026
Country
Japan
University
Kyushu University
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Kyushu University’s Center for Korean Studies is recruiting one project-specific Assistant Professor equivalent position in Korean Studies within the Humanities and Social Sciences. The role supports a Korea Foundation “Overseas Policy Research” project and includes research in Korean Studies, teaching duties such as the omnibus lecture “An Introduction to Korean Studies,” and preparation of documents for external funding applications.
This is a fixed-term, non-tenure-track contract position based at Kyushu University in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. The appointment runs from April 1, 2027 to March 31, 2029, with the possibility of one one-year renewal depending on work performance, project progress, and budget status. Salary is listed as 3 million to 5 million yen annually, and commuting expenses are reimbursed up to 55,000 yen per month. Health insurance, pension, workers’ compensation, and employment insurance are provided.
Eligibility requires a doctoral degree or equivalent research capability. Applicants must have sufficient proficiency in Korean and Japanese; English is desirable. Application materials must be prepared in the specified Japanese format, including a CV, list of achievements, up to three publications, abstracts, and a statement of motivation/aspirations.
Applications are accepted only by uploading documents to the designated Kyushu University archive link. The deadline is October 26, 2026 at 16:00 (must arrive by that time). Email, JREC-IN portal web, and postal applications are not accepted.
Funding details
Annual income is stated as 3 million to 5 million yen. The position is a fixed-term contract from April 1, 2027 to March 31, 2029, with possible one-year renewal up to March 31, 2030 depending on performance, project progress, and budget. Commuting allowance is reimbursed up to 55,000 yen per month; bonus and retirement allowance are not provided.
What's required
Applicants must hold a doctoral degree or possess equivalent research capabilities. Sufficient proficiency in Korean and Japanese is required, and English proficiency is desirable. The post is for a project-specific assistant professor equivalent role in Korean Studies, with responsibilities including research, teaching, and preparation of external funding applications.
How to apply
Prepare the required Japanese application documents in the specified format and upload them to the designated Kyushu University archive URL. Do not apply by JREC-IN portal web, email, or mail. After upload, wait for the confirmation email and note that inquiries are accepted by email only.
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